New Short Block?
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New Short Block? Hey guys, I currently drive a 2008 G8 GT with the L76 and 104k miles and am looking to up it's performance. Right now it is completely stock. I've been looking at purchasing a new short block, in particular
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This being a 408, would I be able to retrofit the rest of the engine assembly to the new short block? Would the heads need to be worked on? That kind of stuff. Let me know what you guys think, I'd appreciate anything.
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This being a 408, would I be able to retrofit the rest of the engine assembly to the new short block? Would the heads need to be worked on? That kind of stuff. Let me know what you guys think, I'd appreciate anything.
Last edited by KCS; Oct 5, 2016 at 12:02 AM. Reason: Non-Sponsor Link Removed
Have you checked with any of our sponsors on the board?
SDPC has some engines they're clearing out. If you're the first caller on Monday they knock off $500. You also get free shipping to a dock or a business with forklift. https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-s...k-special.html
The one you listed does not list what parts are inside the engine. The second issue is you're not a direct customer of the builder so if something happens, you have to go back to Jegs... This can be a logistics nightmare as well as a customer service nightmare should something arise.
Personally, I would rather be direct with the builder.
I just purchased an engine from Travis @ SDPC and he took care of me on all the extra Parts I needed for my build as well as some additional work that needed to be done.
SDPC has some engines they're clearing out. If you're the first caller on Monday they knock off $500. You also get free shipping to a dock or a business with forklift. https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-s...k-special.html
The one you listed does not list what parts are inside the engine. The second issue is you're not a direct customer of the builder so if something happens, you have to go back to Jegs... This can be a logistics nightmare as well as a customer service nightmare should something arise.
Personally, I would rather be direct with the builder.
I just purchased an engine from Travis @ SDPC and he took care of me on all the extra Parts I needed for my build as well as some additional work that needed to be done.
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Hey guys, I currently drive a 2008 G8 GT with the L76 and 104k miles and am looking to up it's performance. Right now it is completely stock. I've been looking at purchasing a new short block, in particular
This being a 408, would I be able to retrofit the rest of the engine assembly to the new short block? Would the heads need to be worked on? That kind of stuff. Let me know what you guys think, I'd appreciate anything.
This being a 408, would I be able to retrofit the rest of the engine assembly to the new short block? Would the heads need to be worked on? That kind of stuff. Let me know what you guys think, I'd appreciate anything.
Last edited by KCS; Oct 5, 2016 at 12:03 AM.
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So is this implying that the LS2 based 402ci will "bolt on" after removing the stock L76 block? If I went with a 416 or 427 based LS3, would that warrant a change in everything (heads, valvetrain, etc.)?
